Character Counter
Count characters, words, sentences and lines instantly. Useful for social posts, meta descriptions, ads, forms, titles and any text with strict limits.
Enter your text
Paste or type text below. The counters update automatically while you write.
Common character limits
Characters with spaces
This count includes every letter, number, punctuation mark, symbol and space. It is often the number you need when a platform has a strict character limit.
Characters without spaces
This count removes whitespace before counting. It is useful when spaces are not included in a limit or when comparing compact text length.
Words and lines
Word and line counts help estimate readability, structure and length. They are useful for writing, editing and formatting content.
Common character counting mistakes
Forgetting spaces count
Many platforms count spaces as characters. “Hello world” is 11 characters, not 10.
Ignoring punctuation and symbols
Commas, periods, emojis and special characters can all affect the final count.
Counting after formatting changes
Copying text from another editor can add extra line breaks, tabs or hidden whitespace.
Free online character counter
This character counter helps you quickly count characters with spaces, characters without spaces, words, sentences and lines. It is useful for writing, editing, SEO, social media, advertising, forms and any text field with a length limit.
The tool updates automatically as you type. Because the calculation happens in your browser, your text is not uploaded to a server.
When should you use a character counter?
Use a character counter when you need to stay within a limit, compare text length, write concise titles, prepare meta descriptions, check ad copy, shorten social posts or clean up text before publishing.
Character Counter FAQ
What is a character counter?
A character counter is a tool that counts the number of characters in a text, including letters, numbers, punctuation, symbols and spaces.
Do spaces count as characters?
Yes, in many systems spaces count as characters. This tool shows both counts: with spaces and without spaces.
Does this tool count words?
Yes. It also counts words, sentences and non-empty lines.
Can I use this for meta descriptions?
Yes. It is useful for writing SEO titles and meta descriptions where length matters.
Is my text uploaded?
No. The counting happens locally in your browser.
Is this character counter free?
Yes. It is free to use and does not require signup.